Game of thrones characters' names with images

Game of Thrones was more than just a TV show — it was a cultural phenomenon.

What began as a fantasy series by George R.R. Martin spawned one of the most popular TV shows of all time, with millions of people tuning in to each episode for political intrigue, dramatic romance, and, of course, dragons. The long-awaited series finale aired in May 2019, bringing an end to the eight-year long saga.

Working on a TV show like Game of Thrones seems like it would be any actor's dream, but with so many characters killed off, actors never knew how long they would last.

Game of thrones male actors

But sometimes, Martin's plans for the narrative weren't the only factor that dictated an actor's early exit. Some had only agreed to a limited run of episodes. Others were cast in major roles for other TV shows and couldn't balance the shooting schedules.

A few were replaced because casting directors began second-guessing their original decisio